Service Manual

DRIVE SYSTEMS

5 - 12 Single Stage Snowthrower Service Manual

In the 1999 manufacturing year, some models were

built with the spring loaded idler system and some with

the handle controlled rotor engagement. Although the

pulleys and idler on Powerlite models are in the same

locations and function the same as the older models,

the belt is different. All Powerlite’s and some CCR

1000’s use a conventionally shaped V belt instead of

the flat multi-grooved belt used on older models and all

other CCR models.

Spring Loaded Idler System

To access the drive system, remove the belt cover on

the left hand side of the machine. The belt drive

system is now fully exposed. The belt is routed as

shown in Figure 84.

Figure 84 0623-06

To remove the belt, pull the idler pulley upward and pull

the belt out from under the idler, release the idler

slowly. The belt can now be rolled off the rotor pulley.

To replace the belt, route around the engine pulley,

then around the rotor pulley, then finally pull the idler

upward and locate the belt under the idler. In order for

the system to function, the idler pulley must be free to

rotate and the idler arm must be free to pivot (Figure

85). If the idler pulley can not take up the slack in the

belt, either the belt is badly worn and must be replaced

or one of the pulleys has failed.

Figure 85 0309-11

(A) Idler Pulley

(B) Idler Spring

(A) Side Plate

(B) Engine Pulley Half

(D) Idler Pulley

(E) Idler Arm

(F) Rotor Pulley

(G) Belt

(H) Hub

(I) Idler Spring